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MT14 TFE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,810 mi
Last recorded166,810 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT14 TFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 166,810 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 166,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner facing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 153,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant on min level

Pass 3 May 2023 127,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 127,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,846 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage present to nearside rear outer sill

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2021 109,318 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall and worn to 3.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall and worn to 3mm. (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall in two places advise change and wearing close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MT14 TFE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT14 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MT14 TFE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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